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DOJ Investigates 'Inconsistencies' in Fani Willis's Federal Grant Reporting

The Department of Justice is probing discrepancies in Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis's management of a federal grant, amid broader scrutiny over her handling of high-profile cases.

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Rudy Giuliani speaks with reporters on December 15, 2023 in Washington D.C. after a jury ordered Giuliani to pay $148 million in damages to Fulton County election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. Trump is facing a separate criminal case in Georgia for alleged election fraud.
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Overview

  • The DOJ has identified reporting inconsistencies in a $488,000 federal grant managed by Fani Willis's office, intended for youth gang prevention.
  • House Judiciary Committee has threatened Willis with contempt of Congress for inadequate responses regarding the grant's usage.
  • A whistleblower initially raised concerns about potential misuse of the grant funds, leading to further investigations.
  • Willis has refuted claims of mismanagement, asserting her office's compliance with DOJ requirements.
  • The scrutiny comes as Willis continues to lead the election interference case against former President Donald Trump.